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Mama Santa's
Mama Santa's: Old-school Italian flavors, homemade pastas, and classic Sicilian pizza in Cleveland.
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Mama Santa's: Old-school Italian flavors, homemade pastas, and classic Sicilian pizza in Cleveland.
Mama Santa's is a classic Italian and pizza restaurant in Cleveland's Little Italy, serving homemade pastas, rustic pizzas, and comforting dishes. Reviews highlight warm hospitality, flavorful sauces, and favorites like fettuccine with meatballs, stuffed ravioli, manicotti, and mozzarella sticks. Some guests note parking challenges and mixed takeout experiences, but the welcoming, old-school vibe remains a hallmark.
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Hand-tossed pizzas with fresh toppings and homemade sauce, baked to perfection in our traditional oven.
Freshly made pasta including fettuccine, ravioli, and manicotti, served with savory sauces and meatballs.
Starters like mozzarella sticks and bread, fried to a golden crisp and paired with flavorful dips.
Spacious seating for groups, offering a welcoming environment for family gatherings and celebrations.
Convenient options for enjoying our Italian classics at home, with packaging designed for freshness.
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Overall rating
Bryan Sutter
Came here after hearing some great reviews and I have no idea why. We got a pizza and it was a 4/10 at best. Nothing was fresh...premade dough, sauce, and toppings from a can. Thin flavorless pizza that took 45 minutes to arrive. On the positive side, our server was pretty nice and the atmosphere is about what you'd expect from an old school Italian joint. That being said, we won't be back.
Barefootboy
Great old school Italian Sicilian pizza place. rustic great aromas of homemade dishes. Had the pizza it was awesome. FYI parking could be challenging. not many spots available
Kin Cs
I had the pepperoni sausage pizza with mushrooms and olives. I honestly didn’t like it. It was mediocre I don’t know if it’s because it was take out. I’ll give it another try next time I’ll dine in. I wanted to share some feedback about my recent takeout order. Previously, I had tried the pizza and didn’t enjoy it, but I decided to give your restaurant another chance with a variety of dishes: steak with fries, and spaghetti with meatballs. The steak was perfectly cooked, though a bit saltier than I prefer, but overall it was still good. The spaghetti was enjoyable, and I thought the sauce was flavorful. However, I didn’t care for the meatballs — they weren’t to my taste. One thing that really surprised and disappointed me was how the fries were packaged. They were wrapped in foil, which made them unappealing. Just because it was takeout doesn’t mean the quality of packaging should be overlooked. I honestly found it unappetizing.
Aimee Hoffmann
Visited Little Italy with some friends and decided to eat at Mama Santa's. Was not disappointed at all! Took a long time to choose a meal as all the options sounded amazing. Our server gave me her suggestions and I opted for the homemade fettuccine with meatballs. My friends ordered the stuffed meat ravioli and the manicotti. We all loved our meals and tried each other's. Definitely will visit again!
Ully Monsalve
We are a family of five. From the beginning, we felt the hospitality of the waiter, who gave us enough time to consider our order. I had a headache, and she offered to help me in any way. The mozzarella sticks were fried to perfection, with a beautiful golden color. The sauces were very flavorful, not too salty or too spicy. The pizza was perfect, as was the bread. We are on vacation in Cleveland, and this restaurant has been an excellent welcome. The prices are not at all exaggerated. Best of all, they don't rush you to leave the restaurant. Sorry I don’t have more photos we eat too fast
